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Settlemyre Family History

Settlemyre Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zettelmeyer; see Settlemire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Settlemyre family from?

You can see how Settlemyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settlemyre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Settlemyre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Settlemyre families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Settlemyre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Settlemyre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settlemyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Settlemyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Looper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Settlemyre. 42% of Settlemyre men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Settlemyre women worked as a Looper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Settlemyre were Artist and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Artist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Looper
    38%
  • Seamstress
    32%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Settlemyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Settlemyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settlemyre census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Settlemyre. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 378 military records available for the last name Settlemyre. For the veterans among your Settlemyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settlemyre lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Settlemyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Settlemyre in 1948 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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